Who has played at the Pacific Amphitheatre since reopening in 2003?
How can I get more INFORMATION
about the Pacific Amphitheatre events?
How do I GET TO the
Pacific Amphitheatre?
How can I BUY TICKETS
to Pacific Amphitheatre events?
How can I IMPROVE MY
CHANCES of getting tickets for a popular event?
What do I do if I DID
NOT RECEIVE MY TICKETS?
What accommodations
are made at the Pacific Amphitheatre for DISABLED GUESTS?
I have a CHILD that
is three years old. Does she need a ticket?
Are there HOTELS near
the Pacific Amphitheatre?
The event I want to attend
is SOLD OUT. Is there any other way to purchase tickets?
I understand that some
Pacific Amphitheatre events are part of the OC FAIR. What does that
mean exactly?
Where do I PARK when
I come to an event at the Pacific Amphitheatre?
My tickets are at WILL
CALL. What do I need to do in order to pick them up?
When should I ARRIVE
for a Pacific Amphitheatre event?
WHAT CAN I BRING with
me to the Pacific Amphitheatre?
Can I get something to
EAT OR DRINK at the Pacific Amphitheatre?
What SECURITY is in place
at the Pacific Amphitheatre to ensure my family's safety?
Is SMOKING allowed at
the Pacific Amphitheatre?
Is the Pacific Amphitheatre
available to RENT?
Are sponsorship opportunities available at the Pacific Amphitheatre?
Are there EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES available at the Pacific Amphitheatre?
How can I get more information about the
Pacific Amphitheatre events?
For recorded information regarding the Pacific Amphitheatre and
events held there, please call (714) 708-1870.
Information is also available on the OC Fair web site at www.ocfair.com.
Concert updates, on-sale information and, occasionally, the opportunity
to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public
can be received via email. Click here to sign up.
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How do I get to the Pacific Amphitheatre?
The Pacific Amphitheatre and the OC Fair & Event
Center Box Office at the Pacific Amphitheatre are located in the
Southwest corner of OCFEC, near the corner of Fair Drive and Fairview,
at 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
From Los Angeles: 405 Freeway South, exit at Fairview Road,
turn right on Fairview, left on Fair Drive. Or the 5 Freeway South
to the 55 Freeway South and exit at Del Mar/Fair Drive, turn right
on Fair Drive.
From Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley: Proceed to the 57 Freeway
South (using the 210, 10 or 60 Freeways) to the 5 Freeway South
to the 55 Freeway South and exit Del Mar/Fair Drive, turn right
on Fair Drive.
From LAX/Long Beach: 405 Freeway South, exit at Fairview
Road, turn right on Fairview, left on Fair Drive.
From Riverside: 91 Freeway West to 55 Freeway South, exit
Del Mar/Fair Drive, turn right on Fair Drive. From San Diego: 5
Freeway North to 55 Freeway South, exit Del Mar/Fair Drive, turn
right on Fair Drive.
Click here for a map and directions.
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How can I buy tickets to Pacific Amphitheatre
events?
Tickets for Pacific Amphitheatre events are available at the OC Fair & Event
Center Center Box Office at the Pacific Amphitheatre.
The OCFEC Box Office is only open part of the year so please call
ahead to confirm hours of operation. The OCFEC Box Office accepts
cash, American Express, MasterCard and VISA. Credit cards will only
be accepted from those customers whose name appears on the card.
Unsigned credit cards will also require photo identification.
To purchase tickets to Pacific Amphitheatre events, please click here.
To purchase tickets to the annual OC Fair, or other events at the
OC Fair & Event
Center, please click here.
Additionally, tickets may be purchased at all Ticketmaster
outlet locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com,
or by calling Ticketmaster charge by phone at (714) 740-2000 or
(213) 480-3232. Additional charge by phone
numbers are also available.
The first day a Pacific Amphitheatre event goes on sale at the
OCFEC Box Office at the Pacific Amphitheatre, priority wristbands
will be distributed approximately one hour prior to the scheduled
on-sale time. When all in attendance at that time have received
a wristband, a number corresponding to one of the distributed wristbands
will be drawn at random. The line to purchase tickets will begin
with the person in possession of that wristband and the line will
be organized sequentially from there. Should the person with that
number not be present, the person with the next number in sequence
will be the first person in line. Line-ups will not be allowed prior
to 8:00 a.m. on the morning of the ticket sale. A wristband does
not guarantee tickets. The process is intended to provide convenience,
efficiency and equitable ticket purchasing opportunities.
Please be aware that the wristband procedure described above is
a policy of OCFEC and the Pacific Amphitheatre. On-sale procedures
for Ticketmaster outlets almost certainly will vary.
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How can I improve my chances of getting
tickets for a popular event?
For many events at the Pacific Amphitheatre, tickets will be made
available prior to the general public sale through an internet-only
pre-sale. These pre-sales generally require a password which will
be distributed to visitors to the OC Fair & Event
Center website, Ticketmaster customers who have previously purchased
tickets to a Pacific Amphitheatre event, members of the performers
fan club, or some combination of these sources.
The best way to be included in internet pre-sales is to visit the
OCFEC website at www.ocfair.com and register for event updates.
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What do I do if I do not receive my tickets?
If you have ordered tickets through Ticketmaster phones or internet
and you have not received them by three days prior to the event,
call your local TM
Customer Service Department. Be prepared with the confirmation
number for your account, or the purchasing credit card. The agent
will determine the nature of the problem, and if your tickets are
replaceable, instruct you on where and when to pick up your replacement
tickets. This is normally done at the Box Office prior to the event.
Replacement tickets can only be picked up by the credit card holder
with the original credit card used during the purchase.
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What accommodations are made at the Pacific
Amphitheatre for disabled customers?
Tickets for disabled guests may be purchased by calling Ticketmaster
at (714) 740-2000, (213) 480-3232, or www.ticketmaster.com.
Tickets may also be purchased at the OC Fair & Event
Center Box Office at the Pacific Amphitheatre during normal business
hours.
Wheelchair and semi-ambulatory seating is reserved for guests and
companions until 48 hours prior to the event or until an event sells
out. Please note that it is against the law for anyone , other than
those with a disability or that guest's companion, to purchase tickets
for disabled seating locations (unless such areas have been released
for general sale). OCFEC/Pacific Amphitheatre will aggressively
seek to protect the rights and needs of our disabled guests.
Assistive listening devices will be available at the Advance Ticket
Sales window at the rear of the OCFEC Box Office (Inside the Pacific
Amphitheatre gates). A current State driver's license must be left
with the Box Office staff as a deposit for the listening device.
Interpretive signers may be available upon request for hearing
impaired guests. We ask that you please allow a minimum of two weeks
prior to the event date for this type of request so that a signer
can be secured and the performer can be contacted for information
that may be required by the signer. To request an interpretive signer,
please call the OC Fair Concierge at (714) 708-1934.
Telecommunication service for the deaf is available by calling
(800) 359-2525.
Disabled parking spaces are available in all OCFEC parking lots
and are clearly marked. A valid disability parking permit is required
and standard parking rates apply. If disabled parking is not immediately
obvious, please ask a parking attendant for directions.
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I have a child that is three years old.
Does she need a ticket?
Admission to the Pacific Amphitheatre for children 23 months and
under is free. However, these children do not have a reserved seat
location and must remain on the lap of the parent or guardian for
the duration of the performance. Anyone attending the performance,
two years and above, must have a ticket for the event. With respect
from the venue, we remind you that the hearing of young children
is still developing and the high volume often associated with performance
events can pose a risk to this development. Strollers and wagons
are not permitted inside the Pacific Amphitheatre.
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Are there hotels near the Pacific Amphitheatre?
There are many hotels in the area in various price range categories.
For recommendations, please contact the OC Fair Concierge
at (714) 708-1934.
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The event I want to attend is sold out.
Is there any other way to purchase tickets?
The only authorized sources for tickets to the Pacific Amphitheatre
are the OCFEC Box Office and Ticketmaster. OCFEC/Pacific Amphitheatre
will not guarantee the authenticity of tickets purchased from any
third party. Tickets from unauthorized sources may have been lost,
stolen or counterfeit and, if so, are void and will not be honored.
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I understand that
some Pacific Amphitheatre events are part of the OC Fair. What does
that mean exactly?
Like all attractions that take place on the fairgrounds during
the annual OC Fair, concerts at
the Pacific Amphitheatre are a component of the Fair itself. An
event within an event. However, while in most cases a concert ticket
will also give you access to other attractions at the Fair, a Fair
ticket will almost certainly not give you access to a Pacific Amphitheatre
concert. Concert admission above and beyond the cost of Fair admission
is generally required.
As a component of the Fair, entrance to, and exit from Pacific
Amphitheatre concerts is through the OC Fair proper. Once parked,
proceed to the nearest main Fair entrance. The three main Fair gates
are Blue Gate, Green Gate and Yellow Gate. Once inside, you're welcome
to enjoy all the Fair has to offer, from the Carnival to the food
and exhibits. When it's time to attend your Pacific Amphitheatre
event, proceed to the Southwest corner of the fairgrounds. Information
booths are strategically located to help you on your way.
After you have enjoyed your performance event, you must exit through
the Fair gates, but you are more than welcome to enjoy the Fair
again before leaving.
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Where do I park when I come to an event
at the Pacific Amphitheatre?
Outside of the run of the annual OC Fair, parking is available
in the area immediately in front of the Pacific Amphitheatre.
For concerts taking place during the OC Fair, guests will be directed
to best available parking. Please note that entrance to the Pacific
Amphitheatre events during the run of the Fair is through the Fair
itself. After parking, enter the Fair through whichever Fair gate
is closest, Blue Gate, Green Gate or Yellow gate, and proceed toward
the Pacific Amphitheatre.
Parking rates are:
General Parking Passenger Cars: $5
General Parking Buses and Limos: $10
During the run of the OC Fair, Saturdays and Sundays are the busiest
days and on-site parking often sells out. When this occurs, free
parking and shuttle service are available at the Experian Parking
Lot, located on the North side of the 405 at the Bristol off ramp.
Also, the AAA Parking Lot, located on the North side of the 405
at Fairview and Sunflower. The shuttle ride is approximately 15
to 20 minutes long.
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My tickets are at Will Call. What do I
need to do in order to pick them up?
During the annual OC Fair, tickets ordered through Ticketmaster
for pick up at Will Call will be available two hours prior to the
event start time. Will call tickets can be picked up at the OCFEC/Pacific
Amphitheatre Box Office or at one of the concert sales booths located
at each of the three main Fair entrances. Upon arrival, please present
your Ticketmaster confirmation number, along with a valid identification
(State driver's license, passport, military identification).
If tickets have been left in Will Call by means other than Ticketmaster,
please check with your source to determine where your tickets will
be located.
For events held outside of the annual OC Fair dates, all Will Call
tickets can be picked up at the OCFEC/Pacific Amphitheatre Box Office
with proper identification.
Please be aware that the OCFEC/Pacific Amphitheatre Box Office
will not accept tickets to be placed in Will Call from outside sources.
Also, tickets will not be released from Will Call without proper
identification.
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When should I arrive for a Pacific Amphitheatre
event?
Concertgoers are encouraged to arrive early for concerts to avoid
traffic and parking delays. This is especially true on Saturdays
and Sundays during the OC Fair.
The Pacific Amphitheatre will open 60 to 90 minutes before the
scheduled start of the event. For sold out events, the venue may
open as early as 90 hours prior to the event.
During the run of the OC Fair, guests are encouraged to enjoy the
great food, rides, exhibits and entertainment that the Fair has
to offer.
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What can I bring with me to the Pacific
Amphitheatre?
You may bring blankets and binoculars. It does get cold at night,
even in summer, so we recommend a jacket or sweater.
You may not bring weapons, illicit drugs, cameras (still or video),
recorders (audio or video), lawn chairs, strollers, umbrellas, backpacks,
fireworks, laser pens, pets, glass, cans or anything inherently
or potentially dangerous.
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Can I get something to eat or drink at
the Pacific Amphitheatre?
The OC Fair has something for every palate. Arrive early to enjoy
everything the Fair has to offer. Food and beverage is also available
inside the Pacific Amphitheatre.
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What security is in place at the Pacific
Amphitheatre to ensure my family's safety?
Guests are subject to search when entering the OC Fair and the
Pacific Amphitheatre. In order to make your visit as safe and enjoyable
as possible, please refer to the list above of the those items that
can and cannot be brought into the Pacific Amphitheatre.
The OCFEC/Pacific Amphitheatre staff strive to provide all our
guests with a safe, enjoyable and comfortable experience. To that
end, the following will not be allowed at the Pacific Amphitheatre:
- Guests interfering with other guests ability to enjoy the event.
- Guests sitting in seats for which they are not properly ticketed.
- Guests refusing to show their tickets when asked by an event
staff member.
- Guests who are intoxicated, violent or both.
- Guests interfering with the progress of the event.
Non-compliant guests may be ejected, arrested or prosecuted. Guests
whose enjoyment of the event is affected by prohibited conduct are
asked to seek assistance from any event staff member.
In the event of an emergency requiring evacuation of the venue,
please direct your attention to an event staff member and listen
for announcements on the public address system.
A First Aid station is located on-site at the Pacific Amphitheatre.
If First Aid is needed, please inform an event staff member. You
will be escorted to the First Aid room.
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Is smoking allowed at the Pacific Amphitheatre?
Smoking is not permitted inside the seating area of the Pacific
Amphitheatre. However, smoking is allowed in the concourse area.
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Is the Pacific Amphitheatre available
to rent?
Please contact the Event Sales and Services Department of the OC Fair & Event
Center regarding rental of the Pacific
Amphitheatre. That department can be contacted at (714) 708-1572
or apply online.
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Are sponsorship opportunities available at the Pacific Amphitheatre?
Please contact the Sponsorship Department of the OC Fair & Event Center regarding sponsorship opportunities at the Pacific Amphitheatre by calling (714) 708-1529 or email corporatesponsorship@ocfair.com.
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Are there employment opportunities available
at the Pacific Amphitheatre?
For employment opportunities, please click here.
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